outfit 10

I don't always don frilly dresses, but when I do I'm usually going to Cora's soccer practice. Ha! Yesterday Orlando and I took our drive to Boerne as an opportunity to stop by River Road and take a few photos of this lovely frock after Cora's athletic endeavors. Of course, that meant I might have to brave the confused stares of my fellow soccer moms, but luckily Issa decided to take a nap so I just HAD to stay in the car with her. ;-)
I paired the look with my Valentino rockstuds, a pair I don't bust out often, but always make a statement when I do. I LOVE that this dress has pocket...

It's no secret I like a good party theme. But I don't just like, I LOVE when the San Antonio Current puts on a themed party. Last year you may remember my blogger bestie Tori and I hosted an 80's Fashion Lounge for their COCKTAIL bash, and I'm excited to announce we're BACK for an even bigger fiesta this year, 90's style!
The party is happening July 28th, at The Doseum, and we'll have prizes for Best Dressed, killer cocktails, and delicious bites! Let us know what you're wearing in the comments, or scroll below for some inspiration!
Don't have your tickets yet? Not to fear! Use code HAUT...

The other day I opened the back door to my porch in the morning to let Frenchie outside and felt the most bizarre sensation - a chill. That's right, y'all, it is mid-October and we are just now beginning to feel just the slightest hints of fall around here in South Texas. That means it's absolutely time to bust out the booties, tunics, and even the occasional SWEATER. Hallelujah for layering, isn't it so much more fun? More clothing options also means more chances to accessorize and play with pieces that feel too heavy for summer.
I scored these booties on sale from Apricot Lane for...

If it wasn't so sad, I might have to say gray is my favorite color. My true allegiances lie with pink for it's cheerful and bright personality, but I love dressing in all shades of black and gray. And lately as summer has been beating down on us in its final stretch in San Antonio, I've been yearning for some chilly weather, misty skies, and a warm cup of cocoa. I think that's what inspired me to don this cozy kaftan and creamy leather jacket the other day for a mid-morning meeting.
While you may consider kaftans to be more of a casual affair, I personally like to play with the ligh...

How is it that July is already LAST MONTH? Goodness gracious, time she is a-flying. Anyways, you probably have the image of Tori and I's 80's themed photo shoot still burned in your brain, but today I just had to do a little reminiscing from the actual COCKTAIL event! It was an absolute blast, and the costumes were totally tubular. Of all the decades for a party theme, I think this one is the most FUN and encourages people to really go all out. As you can see from the photos, taken by the wonderful Candace with Rememory Photography, the crowd did not disappoint!
The Fashion Loun...

If you were paying close attention, you may have noticed a glimpse of this outfit in Wednesday's travel recap of our stay at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa. After taking a look through all the pictures, I decided I simply couldn't condense such great light and awesome photography (by my handsome husband, of course) into that post as well. That brings us to today where I'm asking you to give me just a little bit of latitude to share this final look.
To me, a maxi dress is the supreme style choice for a date night. Especially because Orlando is just a smidge taller tha...

My friend Gabrielle De La Garza designs and curates the most stunning jewelry you've ever seen, and it's been a long time coming for me to finally feature one of her pieces on the blog! She posted a Snapchat of this gorgeous necklace that she picked up a few months ago, and I think I immediately sent her a reply that I had to have it! The choker trend is huge right now, and I love being able to tell people this was from my friend's collection. She is so talented, don't you think?! I wanted to have her share a bit of her story with you all as well, so enjoy hearing from Gabrielle while you scro...

When I was younger, I absolutely hated wearing dresses with flats. I thought it made my legs look dumpy, my feet look ginormous, and could never find the right combo of casual/fancy attire to make it work. Even now, it may not be as flattering for my body type as wearing a dress with heels, but I'm too tired and too busy as a mom of two to care. I do, however, love this Club Monaco dress and DSW espadrille flats. I've worn the shift dress with heels and a blazer, or flip flops and a messy bun, and it's versatile enough to do the job. And the flats I have absolutely worn out in airport...

Two outfit posts in one week?! Truth be told, it's been an insane week traveling back to San Antonio for a quick trip, so I'm glad I had this little style shoot with the wonderful Christina in my back pocket to share with you all. For this particular look we headed to Plaza Isla in Cancun and strolled along the shops and boutiques. If you ever get the chance to go, I highly recommend eating at the restaurant above the Aquarium, where you can dine above dolphins casually swimming below.
As I mentioned in our Spring trends report, off-the-shoulder tops are here to stay, and I was so...

An outfit and an official announcement!
BIG NEWS you guys! I have recently connected with the amazing Christina Lozollo of Christina Dianne Photography here in Cancun, and she's officially going to be providing photography for a variety of posts here on Haute in Texas! She is amazingly talented, and even with just our first photo shoot in the books I know we're going to get along great.
For this first outfit we decided to head down to the docks and explore a little bit, with boats and gorgeous water as the perfect backdrop. We even asked a gentleman if we could sit on his boat for a f...

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Haute in Texas is where savvy public relations meets passionate blogging influence. Owner Aquila Mendez-Valdez splits her time between the Haute in Texas blog and the Haute in Texas public relations consulting business. She writes on fashion, beauty, and motherhood, and helps her clients to achieve their business goals both online and in the community. We’re glad you’re here; come join us in the pursuit of the haute life.